ADULT CLASSES        

WATERCOLOR ... Let’s Get Wet!             Amanda Fettro

NM: $45 M: $42                             6:30-8:30 pm

6 Mondays . . . Sept. 13 - Oct. 18

This introductory class will show you how to use various techniques such as wet on wet, dry brush,

plus how to manipulate your paint using different materials. Then paint either a still life or landscape.

Lots of demonstrations & handouts will be given. All supplies provided.

CALLIGRAPHY ...                             Renee Ahlstrom

NM: $35 M: $32                             6:30-8:30 pm

6 Mondays . . . Sept. 13 - Oct. 18

is the art of beautiful handwriting. You’ll discover how it’s done in this introductory class.

Learn how to hold your pen properly, the different pen strokes that “build” your letters, and more,

while we practice the italic hand. Materials fee: $13 for pen set, payable to CAC.

Let us know if you are right or left handed.

PHOTOGRAPHY ... Basics & Digital           Charles Rametta

NM: $38 M: $35                             6:30-8:30 pm

6 Mondays . . . Sept. 13 - Oct. 18 

Wish you knew how to take better pictures? Learn how to get the most out of your camera

... find out what all of those settings do and mean. Find out how to do simple editing of your photos.

Shooting assignments given each week, then we’ll review them for instant critique.

Bring your camera & manual to class.

STAINED GLASS                             Bill McClelland

NM: $45 M: $42                 Limit 10    6:30-8:30 pm

6 Tuesdays . . . Sept. 21 - Oct. 26

For the beginner or intermediate student ... Complete a 12”x14” hanging panel ...

choose from sunflowers, fall leaves, or a butterfly pattern. Intermediates may also bring a project of

their own that they are currently working on. Purchase glass and supplies prior to 1st class.

Supply list given upon receipt of payment. CAC will provide all other equipment for use in class.

DRAWING For Beginners                     Duane Webb

NM: $41 M: $38                            6:30-8:30 pm

6 Tuesdays . . . Sept. 14 - Oct. 19

DRAW what you see when you learn perspective, shading and how to use light.

Start with practice exercises, then move on to drawing a still life, landscape and more.

“Explore” different mediums like pen & ink, graphite pencil, and charcoal.

Drawing tablet provided.

WHEEL THROWN Pottery                     Joy Thwing

NM: $60 M: $54                 Limit 7      1:00-3:00 pm

6 Wednesdays ... Sept. 15 - Oct. 20 or      6:30-8:30 pm

Students will learn pottery-making techniques, from preparation of the clay to decorating the finished piece.

Learn about wedging clay, making cups, bowls and plates, trimming, glazing and firing.

Materials fee: $25 for clay, glazes and firing and $30 for repeat students payable to CAC.

Life in Color Through PASTELS                 Josette Brighenti

NM: $45 M: $42                              6:30-8:30 pm

6 Wednesdays . . . Sept. 15 - Oct. 20

Students of all levels will learn about pastels by drawing a still life & using personal photographs.

Composition, proportion, value, color and pastel application will be explored.

Emphasis will be on developing form using light and shadow.

Students do not need prior pastel experience. Some drawing would be helpful, but not necessary.

Please bring your own pastels if you have them.

QUILTING ...                                 Amanda Fettro

NM: $38 M: $35                              6:30-8:30 pm

6 Wednesdays ... Sept. 15-Oct. 20

for the intermediate or advanced student. “Create” a classy geometric design a

16”x50” table runner with coordinating 18” square placemats.

Demonstrations & Handouts on styles of quilts and quilting techniques will be given.

Stop in to see the sample. Supply list given upon receipt of payment.

ACRYLIC LANDSCAPES                         Alan Rauch

NM: $50 M: $46                              6:30-8:30 pm

6 Wednesdays ... Sept. 15-Oct. 20

Learn to paint “stronger”, more interesting landscapes! Step-by-step demonstrations

on how to design your canvas, mix colors, and how to use light & shadows to make your paintings come alive!

All levels of artists welcome. A 16”x20” canvas, acrylic paints and brushes will be provided.

Student purchases additional canvases. Check out Alan’s website: www.rauchfineart.com

            ADULT  WORKSHOPS           

OIL PAINTING at It’s BEST!                  Dan Helsel

NM: $60 M: $55                              9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday ... Sept. 18                         Limit 8

Dan is a professional artist who has won numerous awards for his outstanding oil paintings.

Quick demos will be done, then one-on-one assistance will be offered to help you paint a still life setup.

How a value study is done, determining planes of light, and more will be taught.

All levels of experience welcome. Please bring a lunch.

Supply list given upon receipt of payment.

PAINTING Autumn Leaves                     Nadine Toth

NM: $40 M: $35                             10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday ... Oct. 2

Nadine, a native of Loretto, is a very accomplished watercolorist who has won

numerous awards for her work. Learn a unique way to do a painting of autumn leaves using gesso,

gloss gel medium, paint (either watercolor or acrylic), and “real” leaves

... a unique, fun process to capture the beauty of Fall.

All levels of experience. All supplies provided. Please bring a lunch.

              KIDS  CLASSES                

Little PICASSOS! Ages 3-5                      Sande Staib

NM: $22 M: $20                                10:00 - 11:00 am

6 Mondays . . . Sept. 13 - Oct. 18

Create masterpieces each week, like a “stained glass” painting, abstract collage, an

Eric Carle butterfly, and more. We’ll paint, glue & stick, cut ... all things real artists do.

All supplies provided.

I LOVE Making ART! Ages 6-10                 Lida Hood

NM: $20 M: $18                               4:30-5:30 pm

5 Tuesdays . . . Sept. 14-21; Oct. 5-12-19

We’ll learn about famous artists, then paint Monet waterlilies, melt crayons to

“swirl” beautiful abstract paintings (encaustic),

plus more. All supplies provided.

WHEEL THROWN POTTERY Ages 8+           Joy Thwing

NM: $48 M: $43                Limit 7        4:30-5:30 pm

6 Wednesdays . . . Sept. 15 - Oct. 20

Explore the art of clay - this class will teach you how to use the tools and techniques

of throwing pots and plates on the wheel. Pieces will be glazed and fired.

Clay & glazes provided.

Special Class for PRESCHOOLERS:

I Can Paint a Rainbow

Fee: $60            Ages 3-5                Sarah Adams

Wednesdays... Sept. 22-Oct. 20             6:30-8:00pm

Free Open House Sept. 15                     6:30-7:30pm

Your Arts Center is partnering with the ECD (Early Childhood Corp.) to present an exciting new program

for preschoolers whose parents can offer them an ART experience in the early evening.

The children will select 2-3 activities they want to try in each session. They will use all types of art and nature

materials to create their projects.

A detailed Registration Form is available at the Arts Center or call to have one mailed to you.

     fALL . . . Yoga & You!    

   YOGA & You!                                          Adriann White

    NM: $41      M: $38

    6 Tuesdays . . . September 14 - October 19                    1:00 - 2:00 pm

    6 Tuesdays . . . September 14 - October 19                    7:00 - 8:00 pm

    6 Thursdays . . . September 16 - October 21                  1:00 - 2:00 pm

    Feeling stressed out or need to slow down & become relaxed?

    Try yoga ... a great way to release all that stress & tension that leads

    to headaches, stiff neck, shoulders, etc.

    Wear loose and comfortable clothing.  Bring yoga mat & strap.

    Check out the Many Classes we offer:

    Art, Cooking, Yoga, Pottery, Drawing, Decorative Painting, Photography, Stained Glass, Watercolor & Acrylics For All Ages: 
    Class Sessions are for six weeks, two hours each session. Kids classes are held from 4:30 to 5:30. 

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